Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Harry Potter - The Winged Keys, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one-fortieth ounce (1/40 oz) gold coins are denominated as Fifty Pence (50p) and have been issued since 2014.

These tiny coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.

This commemorative coin is part of a Royal Mint range celebrating the Harry Potter series of books, and features the Winged Keys from the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

In the story, the Winged Keys, also known as Flying Keys, were keys that were enchanted with a Flying Charm by Professor Filius Flitwick to guard the Sorcerer's Stone.

The design of the coin is based on an illustration from the original book and not on the subsequent films, which has been remastered by Bella Biggs.